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Mount Backpackers is a 2-minute walk from Mount Maunganui Beach and a 10-minute drive from Tauranga Airport. It offers affordable accommodation with free Wi-Fi, BBQ facilities and a shared kitchen. Guests can choose to stay in a lively 14 or 10-bed dormitory room, or in the comfort of a smaller 6 or 4-bed dorm. Toilet and bathroom facilities are shared. Surfboards, skateboards and bicycles can be rented at the property. The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging bus tours, horse-riding, and surfing lessons. Mount Backpackers is an 8-minute drive from Mount Maunganui Golf Course and a 15-minute drive from central Tauranga.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

FREE parking!


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
6.9
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Value for money
7.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.9
Low score for Mount Maunganui
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Mount Backpackers

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Dutch

House rules

Mount Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 40 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 19. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Mount Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For group bookings greater than 5 please contact the property directly, or we deserve the right to cancel the booking.

From December 15th we require all staff and guests to be fully vaccinated. Please be sure to have your valid ID and NZ Vaccine Pass ready on arrival, as our staff will verify using the NZ government verification app upon check-in.

If you do not have a vaccination passport, and valid ID, your booking will be cancelled and the normal cancellation policy will apply (we require a full 24 hours notice - except for peak periods December 24 - January 10 when we ask for 48 hours notice)

Please inform Mount Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of NZD 40 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Mount Backpackers

  • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Mount Backpackers. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Mount Backpackers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Mount Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Mount Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Beach

  • Mount Backpackers is 350 yards from the centre of Mount Maunganui. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.